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Is the word deparam the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

No.

While the spelling and dictionary definition of "deparam" are identical in both variants, there is a significant difference in typical usage and grammar. In Brazilian Portuguese, when using the reflexive form of the verb, the pronoun "se" is typically placed before the verb (proclisis), such as "se deparam." In Continental Portuguese, the pronoun is standardly placed after the verb (enclisis), such as "deparam-se." Additionally, while the meaning remains the same, a Portuguese person might use different vocabulary for the surrounding context (e.g., using "condutores" instead of "motoristas").

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eles se deparam com muitos desafios. (They encounter many challenges.)
  2. As crianças se deparam com uma surpresa. (The children come across a surprise.)
  3. Muitos jovens se deparam com o desemprego. (Many young people encounter unemployment.)
  4. Os motoristas se deparam com buracos na pista. (Drivers encounter potholes on the road.)
  5. As pessoas se deparam com situações inesperadas. (People encounter unexpected situations.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Eles deparam-se com muitos desafios. (They encounter many challenges.)
  2. As crianças deparam-se com uma surpresa. (The children come across a surprise.)
  3. Muitos jovens deparam-se com o desemprego. (Many young people encounter unemployment.)
  4. Os condutores deparam-se com buracos na estrada. (Drivers encounter potholes on the road.)
  5. As pessoas deparam-se com situações inesperadas. (People encounter unexpected situations.)